Top Southeast Brazil Walking Tours

Tour privativo a pé em Ouro Preto para entender como foi o encontro de portugueses, nativos e africanos durante a exploração de ouro no século XVIII. Descubra os tesouros da Arquitetura Colonial e a Arte e Arquitetura Barroca e Rococó das igrejas mineiras, suas irmandades e encante-se com as obras dos artistas portugueses e brasileiros como: Antônio Francisco Lisboa (Aleijadinho) e Cláudio Manuel da Costa Ataíde.que nelas trabalharam.

Explore the bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa and downtown Ancient Rio during this 4-hour private tour. In Ancient Rio, visit sites like the France Brazil House, Arcos da Lapa, Teles Arches and Praça XV. In Santa Teresa, admire the stately mansions from the early 1900s and view the neighborhood's original tram, built in 1897. Learn about the importance of both of these neighborhoods in Rio's past through commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Watch the sunset over Rio from Mureta da Urca during this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. As the sun makes its exit, turning the sky a multitude of colors, relax with a cold bottle of beer and some snacks from one of the bars in the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the atmosphere of this popular meeting place, encountering other travelers and locals alike. Learn about Rio's laid-back nightlife and what local residents do in their free time from your local guide. Four beers and round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels are included.

View Brazil’s foremost 20th-century artists with skip-the-line admission to the Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna) of Rio de Janeiro. A professional guide points out the landmark building designed by Modernist architect Affonso Eduardo Reidy and landscape envisioned by Roberto Burle Marx. Containing more than 15,000 works of art, the MAM collection of sculptures and paintings includes internationally renowned Latin American and European artists. Beat the crowds and relax with a convenient hotel or cruise port transfer to the museum in Flamengo Park.

Visit two of Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado Mountain, during this half-day tour. Ascend to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for sprawling views of the city below and Corcovado to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. See the mountains, lakes, beaches, and oceans that surround the bustling city with natural beauty from its highest points. Learn about the culture and history of Rio through informative commentary from your local guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included. 

Explore the Feira Hippie de Ipanema, a longstanding fair and farmers market in Ipanema, during this tour in Rio. Stroll through the more than 700 stalls containing locally made jewelry, contemporary art and Brazilian folk crafts. Stop by one of the food stalls to try an acarajé; a croquette, fried in palm oil and filled with spicy shrimp. Practice your bargaining skills with the vendors and engage in friendly conversation with the locals who have flocked to this fair every Sunday since its inception in 1968. Round-trip transportation from central Rio hotels is included.

Visit the Roberto Burle Marx home and gardens during a private 4-hour tour from Rio. In the company of a local guide, explore the home of this artists and designer, surrounded by lush property filled with native plants. The Sitio Roberto Burle Marx is built in a distinctly Brazilian style, including elements of cubism and abstractionism. Walk through the peaceful gardens and admire the home's collection of folk art while learning about his life, work and esthetic from your knowledgeable guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio is included.

We pick you up at your hotel and take you to the biggest Ferris Wheel of Latin America! We enter a booth and stay 88 meters above ground to have a 360° view of the city and see places such as the Guanabara Bay and the Píer Mauá. All of this with the company of our tour guide explaining the importance of each of those places in Rio. After the Ferris Wheel, let’s walk through the Olympic Boulevard and see closely the same places that we had seen from above.

Famous for its beautiful beaches and tasty caipirinhas, Rio de Janeiro's rich history can sometimes be overlooked. A walking tour of the downtown is a great way to learn about the country’s development, from the days when a monarchy ruled to the founding of its republic. Visit the places that shaped Brazil, like XV November Square, and see architecture inspired by Brazil’s unique cultural heritage.

Have you ever stopped to analyze what is drawn and painted on the walls of a big city? Do you know what is the purpose and meaning of the drawings and their motives? Rio Alternative Tour invites you to discover the city of Rio de Janeiro through this ephemeral street art. A lovely, dynamic tour full of passion and feeling of Brazilian and international artistic expression. A surprising and unusual experience that will open your mind and make you aware of the importance of keeping your eyes open when walking in Rio. You will get to know the more alternative and "cool" side of the city of Rio. Explore the vibrant street art scene located in the port area. You will go through about 50 large murals and graffiti. It will be revealed to you, through our attentive tour guides, the best kept secrets about the works and their artists. They will discover spaces that are far from being touristy, but at the same time are the heart of the Brazilian urban art movement. Choose from either a private or small-group experience.

This Tour is a fantastic combination of nature and a sociocultural experience. Rio is well known for his topography and the social contrasts, in this activity you are going to see both. Morro Dois Irmãos (‘two brothers’ in English) are two peaks between São Conrado and Leblon. The tour starts with hiking through the forest which takes 40 minutes up to the top. On the way, we will stop a couple of times for pictures in viewpoints. You will get a stunning view of Favela Rocinha, Tijuca Forest, São Conrado Beach and Gavea Mountain. From the top of the hill, a breath-taking view: Leblon Beach, Ipanema, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and much more can be seen from there. On the way back, starts the second part of the tour. Mixing with the local, you will have a deep understanding of the Brazilian social contrasts and culture. Street Art, Music, Food and the vibrant life in the Favela will make of this tour an unforgettable moment to treasure from your trip to Rio.

The best (and tastiest!) way to explore the Rainforest near Paraty is with foraging expert, Jorge, who has unrivalled knowledge of the edible local fruits, flowers and plants. This is a fascinating and fun day out for anyone interested in wild food or just curious about the Rainforest!

Paraty is a popular coastal destination between Rio and Sao Paulo in Brazil. For a deeper understanding of this peaceful town, join this brief but diverse walking tour. Visit colonial churches, learn about Portuguese heritage including Portuguese royalty, see how sugar, gold, and coffee booms shaped the town, and taste cachaça, Brazil's national drink.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Visit Rio's highlights and landmarks on foot during a small-group sightseeing tour. Ride the subway downtown and follow your 'carioca' (Rio native) guide on a walk that includes Rio's most important historical and cultural sites. Visit National Museum of Fine Arts, Theatro Municipal, the Monastery Church of Santo Antônio, Ordem Terceira de São Francisco da Penitência and several other important landmarks.

Gastronomy lovers will enjoy to take this guided walking tour of Rio to experience culture and history through the art of food. Take a 6-hour shared walking "FOOD TOUR” to discover the great diversity of Brazil’s ingredients, aromas, flavors, recipes and typical dishes shaped by indigenous traditions, afro-communities and currents of immigrants from all over the world. This delicious walking tour includes numerous tastings of authentic local products that speak to all your senses, such as “pão de queijo”, “coxinha”, “brigadeiro”, guaraná, açaí, pastel, beer, cachaça, and more. This tour is designed to introduce tourists with the typical Brazilian gastronomic treats combining with the best touristic areas of Santa Teresa and Lapa neighborhoods. With an expert food guide, lose yourself among sweets and salty snacks that are part of Rio’s cultural heritage. Meet the guide just in front of the main entrance of Municipal Theater located on downtown Rio de Janeiro, every Saturday.

Gregtur helps you to understand the rich history of São Paulo and Brazil from a different perspective in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, with the contemplation of historical monuments and unforgettable views of valleys and coastal area through a set of hills. The "Serra do Mar State Park" (Mount Range) is only about 35 kms from São Paulo downtown accessible by car in less than 50 minutes. This astonishing mount range extends for approximately 1500 kilometers along the south and southeast coast of Brasil. The walk has total length of 9 kms and lasts about 5 hours, round trip, taking place on a paved old road with a winding route, ranging from light to medium level of difficulty, in the middle of the Atlantic Forest. The place is home to a precious environmental heritage, characterized by the Atlantic Forest of great scenic beauty, in addition to a historical-cultural collection that marks periods of development of the state of São Paulo.

Take a 3 to 4 hours private walking tour in the historical downtown area of São Paulo to understand the amazing historic process of São Paulo that in 465 years of existence (early times a village), marked by relative inexpressiveness for more than three centuries, has become the largest city in the Southern hemisphere and one of the largest cities in the world. This tour is designed to cover the main historical sights from the early São Paulo times to the recent days, starting at the São Paulo’s founding site. Learn about the monumental importance of different groups like the native Indians, Jesuit missionaries and early settlers called “Bandeirantes” who played a key role in the formation of São Paulo as well as the legacy left by them. Learn about the importance of the coffee as the main driving force behind the booming economic progress of São Paulo. Get historical information from the tour expert, but in a fun way you never experienced somewhere else!

South America, and Brazil in particular, has an incredible diversity of locally grown fruits. Get to know some of the exotic Brazilian fruits on this BRAZILIAN FRUITS TASTING EXPERIENCE in Rio de Janeiro. Taste the natural sweetness that is part of the cuisine and daily life of Brazilians. You’ll get to taste at least 16 exotic fruits in an open air market on this culinary tour. If you think you know the taste of coconut, pineapple, and passionfruit, get ready for the real flavour of these delicious fruits. Also tuck into guava, açai, avocado, cacao and tamarind, to name a few. The experienced guide will explain a bit more about each fruit, their culinary uses and economic importance as you are guided through the fruit market. Make your trip to Rio de Janeiro an enjoyable experience for all your senses. Book this tasty BRAZILIAN FRUITS TASTING EXPERIENCE online and discover the sweet taste of Brazil!

See all the major attractions in Paraty during this 2-hour guided sightseeing tour. Walk through the pedestrian area in the old town of this Portuguese colonial town on Caminho do Ouro (Gold Path) with commentary by a local guide. Visit the main colonial houses, museums and churches of the city. The round-trip transfer from the hotels in Paraty is included.

In this tour we will know some of the locations of a part of the city of Rio de Janeiro called Little Africa by the artist and samba player Heitor dos Prazeres at the beginning of the 20th century. It is worth remembering that these sites are part of the Historical and Archeological Circuit of Celebration of African Heritage. Published in books, music lyrics and samba schools, the expression "Pequena África" ​​began to identify a significant part of the city's port area, where the African presence and the black cultural heritage marked the history not only of the Rio de January, but from all over Brazil.

What do you think of taking a walk and contemplating nature all the time? The Botanical Gardens, Parque Lage and Floresta da Tijuca are three tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro that will make you feel far from a big city. It will be a total immersion in nature to appreciate the fauna and flora of the Atlantic Forest. You can see monkeys, toucans and other birds in the Rio region. It's a great ride to do with your partner or with a group of friends. You will have the opportunity to take light walks in the middle of nature providing a well-being and discovering unusual places. For your greater comfort we do boarding and disembarkation in your hotel. Come and enjoy with our group!

How about visiting the largest aquarium in South America? Soon after, the "museum of the future". Two newly inaugurated attractions in Rio de Janeiro that catch the attention of thousands of tourists visiting the wonderful city. Explore Rio's new attractions and enjoy walking on the Olympic Boulevard. Perfect trip to do with family with child, couple, or even alone, because you can join our group.

Get a more intimate glimpse of Paraty's historic center during a walking tour that provides a great introduction for first-time visitors. Ideal for history buffs, this tour lets you delve deeper into the colonial history of Paraty by focusing on landmarks such as the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict. For travelers that have just arrived in Paraty, this tour provides a great way to kickstart your stay.